If you’re any kind of football (the real one) or even just sports in general, the name FC Barcelona is familiar to you as it’s one of the most popular clubs in the world. And if you’re a true blue Culer (that’s a Barça fan, if you didn’t know), you probably own a piece or two of their original (and maybe, not original) merch. Would you be willing to give up your smartphone though just to have a special Barça device?
Human Mobile Device (HMD) has made it their mission to create “dumb phones” for those who want just the pure, basic functions of phones without the distractions that the internet and smartphones bring. This time around, they’re targeting football fans who want to have their favorite Barça players and the team’s special features on their devices. And they’re also making it easy for these fans to concentrate on the beautiful game, whether they’re watching on their big screens or they’re actually playing the game. Both devices will go on sale by mid-April 2025.
Designer: HMD
If you’ve lived long enough in this world, then you know that at one time, the Nokia 3210 was the “best” and smallest phone you could have. You can relive that experience or feel it for the first time with the HMD Barça 3210. You can only do basic things like text, call, and play Snake on this phone, no apps allowed. It comes in the iconic Blau (blue) and Grana (garnet) colors with a silver Barça crest. It is also pre-loaded with 12 bespoke wallpapers, audio greetings from players like Lewandowski, Gavi, Eric, Fermin, and Inigo, plus other Easter Eggs that will delight the fans. It does have a 2MP camera with flash, a toch, and a 1450 mAh battery which can last you through six and a half football games.
Meanwhile, the HMD Smart Outfit is a collector’s item that you can, well, fuse, into your HMD Fusion phone. The outfit is engraved with an entire football team as you get the signatures of 11 key Barcelona players: Marc-André ter Stegen, Robert Lewandowski, Jules Koundé, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín Lopez, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Casadó and Lamine Yamal. These special signatures actually glow in the dark if you have UV light. The phone is preloaded with Barça visuals, themed sounds, greetings from players, and even alarm sounds from some of the players.
The phone itself is a customizable 5G smartphone that comes with various features. But if you want to still disconnect, it has a detox mode to stop your notifications. Ultimately, the HMD Barça devices represent a fascinating blend of nostalgia and fandom. Whether you’re drawn to the simplicity of the 3210 or the customizable smart features of the Fusion, these phones offer a unique way to connect with your favorite football club.
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